thebookcoyote's review
1.0
This book is one of the Boscastle Series, but I'm not sure which one. "The Sinful Nights of a Nobleman" is the story of Lord Devon Boscastle, a handsome rake, and Miss Jocelyn Lydbury. Jocelyn has a previous acquaintance with Devon, and still harbors some feelings from that past (which we are not told about in any detail - I'm assuming possibly it's in one of the other books?). They meet again at a rather risque party, and due to some devious planning by the villain, they end up compromised and forced to marry. This is one of the most emotionless romance novels I've ever read. There is no chemistry between the hero and heroine, and the book is badly written so that everything feels kind of fakey and leading towards the sex scenes. The underlying plot device is cheesy, and you really never feel anything for either character. Don't waste your time.
calliesmith's review
4.0
non traditional because there was no clear third act break up just a random forgotten mystery suspense plot line
thefauxwriter's review
2.0
I didn't even know what was happening in this book. The writing was so warped that it took time for me to untangle the plots and understand them.
For all the people who loved the book, I have just one question to ask to you. Where was the bloody conversation between Devon and Jocelyn? I didn't know people could converse with one another without bloody talking. What they experienced from the first moment was just lust.
I was disgusted by the premature romance authors . They never share anything of value with each other. And her abusive father just vanishes into thin air after making one appearance. And get this, Devon and Jocelyn NEVER discuss about this. I mean cone on! seriously? He apparently played a trick on a courtesan that was the talk of the town. But, do they talk about it? NOOOOO They do not. Instead they just sleep together and do the dirty.
I understand concepts like love at first sight, marriage of convenience, blah blah blah. I even indulge in them because they are romantic. But what I don't understand is falling in love without talking!!!! Talk you bloody idiots, talk about your feelings, past, fears, dreams. What do they even know about each other to declare ever-lasting love?
Bloody disappointing book. I give a very generous 2 stars because there was this promise to the book that I enjoyed in the first half. Then it started going downhill with record-breaking speed.
My humble request to romance authors. Don't title the book romance if its just erotica. And if you intend the book to be a romance, the least you can do is make the leading characters TALK!!
For all the people who loved the book, I have just one question to ask to you. Where was the bloody conversation between Devon and Jocelyn? I didn't know people could converse with one another without bloody talking. What they experienced from the first moment was just lust.
I was disgusted by the premature romance authors . They never share anything of value with each other. And her abusive father just vanishes into thin air after making one appearance. And get this, Devon and Jocelyn NEVER discuss about this. I mean cone on! seriously? He apparently played a trick on a courtesan that was the talk of the town. But, do they talk about it? NOOOOO They do not. Instead they just sleep together and do the dirty.
I understand concepts like love at first sight, marriage of convenience, blah blah blah. I even indulge in them because they are romantic. But what I don't understand is falling in love without talking!!!! Talk you bloody idiots, talk about your feelings, past, fears, dreams. What do they even know about each other to declare ever-lasting love?
Bloody disappointing book. I give a very generous 2 stars because there was this promise to the book that I enjoyed in the first half. Then it started going downhill with record-breaking speed.
My humble request to romance authors. Don't title the book romance if its just erotica. And if you intend the book to be a romance, the least you can do is make the leading characters TALK!!
abbythompson's review
3.0
Devon and Josclyn's story is very different from the rest of the Boscastle books. The only one that focuses on a forced marriage, the tensions are of a different type in this book as opposed to the others in the series. However, I found Devon's actions childish and at odds against the narrative's insistence that a Boscastle would never hurt a woman. Maybe not physically, but the unwitting emotional turmoil that Devon puts Josclyn through is pretty awful. The villain is also pretty cardboard, but I don't have high standards for villain's in Regency romances. They provide the necessary kidnap/held at gun point/revenge fantasy to provoke the protagonists to learn they really love each other. I prefer stories where a bad guy isn't needed for this revelation, but I understand that it's an easy way to get that plot point.
So while nothing is particularly surprising about this installment of the Boscastle series, it wasn't a terrible read either. How's that for damning with faint praise :)
Something to think about though: why is it that the books about younger siblings suffer in quality? I'm think of poor Gregory's story in the Bridgerton series. Devon and Josclyn's story suffers the same narrative inattention, imho, as Gregory's. Why is that?
So while nothing is particularly surprising about this installment of the Boscastle series, it wasn't a terrible read either. How's that for damning with faint praise :)
Something to think about though: why is it that the books about younger siblings suffer in quality? I'm think of poor Gregory's story in the Bridgerton series. Devon and Josclyn's story suffers the same narrative inattention, imho, as Gregory's. Why is that?
ssejig's review
3.0
Someone set up Devon Bocastle and Jocelyn Lydbury, sending them each a note suggesting a meeting with their respective significant others (or inamoratas) but instead, the two are caught in a compromising position. After Devon had ditched her for dinner several years ago, Jocelyn had had no use for him. However, they're married now and trying to make the best of it. But the enemy is still out there and wanting to get even.
joreadsromance's review
4.0
Another satisfying Boscastle romance
4 stars
Devon Boscastle is one of the most elusive bachelors of the ton. He's also one of the most wicked and decadent. At a garden party in the country, he's determined to find an equally wicked lady for a midnight rendezvous.
By some stroke of fate instead he finds innocent Jocelyn Lydbury, who has come to the party in the hope of a proposal from a respectable gentleman. Being found in a compromising position was not in either of their plans.
Forced into marriage is not the best start for the pair but it soon becomes clear to Devon that his sweet, unassuming wife can also be a tempting seductress. And while he is determined to maintain his bachelor lifestyle, she is equally determined to win his heart.
This is the fifth book in the Boscastle family series this time focussing on the young, devilish Devon. Most of the characters from previous books do appear in this one yet there is no need to have read any of the previous Boscastle novels for this one to make sense.
I am very much a fan of the 'marriage of convenience that turns to love' storyline and this one did not disappoint. Devon is a devilish rascal who is the perfect hero as he lives his life of excess and debauchery. To see him brought down by love is amusing, romantic and oh so satisfying. Jocelyn is his perfect foil - an innocent miss with a backbone and sharp wit. I enjoyed reading about her and was happy to root for her in her pursuit of Devon's heart.
The book was enjoyably sensual and Devon and Jocelyn had some sparkling chemistry throughout the book. The mystery sub-plot isn't too mysterious but then it's the romance that we're supposed to focus on, so that's not really a problem.
Overall, this was a very enjoyable addition to the Boscastle series with endearing characters and some good, old-fashioned romance. If you're looking for a Regency romance to take your mind off things for a while then you can't go wrong with this book. 4 stars.
florrl's review
2.0
There isn't anything wrong with this book. It is a little interesting, nicely written, but I just didn't like it. It was good enough I finished reading it, but halfway I realized I just didn't really care for the characters and I found myself rolling my eyes at some thing more towards the end.
audreylee's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
balletbookworm's review
4.0
A good change-up in plot for this series - they were starting to get a bit stuck with the hero/heroine relationship.
One plothole: why is Jocelyn not more upset that her father and brother back out of attending the wedding at the last minute? She also seems a bit "blah" about the fact that her dad hit her on occasion, too. Hmmm.
One plothole: why is Jocelyn not more upset that her father and brother back out of attending the wedding at the last minute? She also seems a bit "blah" about the fact that her dad hit her on occasion, too. Hmmm.
fiarcurrin's review
3.0
Pretty good. I loved that Devon never blamed Jocelyn for trapping him or anything like that. The only thing that fell flat for me is the villain. It felt like an afterthought.
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